Accounts Receivable Assistant
Salary : £27,000 (Flexible for the right candidate)
Location : Ellesmere Port (Hybrid)
JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of this job is to ensure that invoices are issued in an accurate and timely manner and to manage the prompt and full receipt of monies due. In managing customers' accounts, the Accounts Receivable Assistant must ensure that all transactions, invoices, deductions and payments are reconciled and that payments are allocated correctly against the outstanding invoices. The role is responsible for liaising with customers to resolve any queries that could delay payment.
KEY BENEFITS
- This company is very progressive and will offer you study support and progression if that is what you are looking for. This role has become available due to the previous post holder getting an internal promotion.
- 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
- Hybrid working available (2 days working from home)
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Operational Activities
- Using the Oracle ERP system to ensure that invoices are issued in an accurate and timely manner.
- Prepare and distribute credit exposure reporting to key stakeholders
- Responsible for carrying out credit assessments and complying with credit risk policies, guidelines and procedures
- Authorise credit by following policy and appropriate approval
- Review and management of KYC (Know Your Customer) forms
- Ensure the ERP system has accurate customer information including real time credit limits
- Manage customer portfolio on D&B portal, escalating changes to key stakeholders
- Liaise with customers and resolve queries in an effective and timely manner
- Carry out customer account reconciliations
- General ledger maintenance activities
- Provide ad-hoc financial reporting as and when requested by management
- Ensure good relations and communications with internal customers and members of the team.
Specific Knowledge & Experience
- Proven track record of working within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control and Credit Management
- Proven track record of successfully chasing down aged debt
- Experience of managing a customer portfolio using a rating agency
- Experience in allocating cash and working with a general ledger
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with strong Excel skills
- Previous use of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Use of all Microsoft Office packages
If you are interested in this vacancy then please apply via the link, or you can email me any further questions
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